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Der eiserne Gustav (1979)

TV Series ★ 8.5

Drama

The stern and reserved Gustav Hartmann, known as "Iron Gustav", is the last Berlin cab driver. At the end of the 1920s, his time is over as horse-drawn cabs are replaced by automobile cabs. He is threatened with impoverishment. His family wants to have him incapacitated. So he sets off on one last great journey that takes him from Berlin to Paris and back. A reporter with a nose for a big story accompanies him, Gustav becomes famous, returns to Berlin in triumph and, having become a gentle and approachable person, reconciles with his family.

Wolfgang Staudte Director Herbert Asmodi Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 27, 1979
IMDb
tt0077006
Country
Germany
Language
German
Studio
ARD

Cast

Gustav Knuth Gustav Knuth Gustav Hackendahl Eva Brumby Frau Hackendahl Dagmar Biener Dagmar Biener Sophie Peter Eschberg Gabriele Schramm Irma Heinz Schimmelpfennig Heinz Schimmelpfennig Erika Skrotzki Erika Skrotzki Gertrud Michael Kausch Michael Kausch Heinz Rainer Hunold Rainer Hunold Wilhelm Manfred Lehmann Manfred Lehmann Eugen Volker Lechtenbrink Volker Lechtenbrink Erich

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Frequently asked questions

What is Der eiserne Gustav about?
The stern and reserved Gustav Hartmann, known as "Iron Gustav", is the last Berlin cab driver. At the end of the 1920s, his time is over as horse-drawn cabs are replaced by automobile cabs. He is threatened with impoverishment. His family wants to have him incapacitated. So he sets off on one last great journey that takes him from Berlin to Paris and back. A reporter with a nose for a big story accompanies him, Gustav becomes famous, returns to Berlin in triumph and, having become a gentle and approachable person, reconciles with his family.
Who created Der eiserne Gustav?
Der eiserne Gustav was created by Wolfgang Staudte.
Who stars in Der eiserne Gustav?
Der eiserne Gustav stars Gustav Knuth, Eva Brumby, Dagmar Biener, Peter Eschberg.
When was Der eiserne Gustav released?
Der eiserne Gustav is a 1979 drama series.
Where can I watch Der eiserne Gustav?
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